Sir Syed Ahmad | MCQs

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In the early phase of his political career, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan strongly advocated for Hindu-Muslim unity to ensure cooperation and peace under British rule.

He believed both communities could work together for the progress of India before later emphasizing Muslim identity separately.

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On January 9, 1864 Sir Syed formed a translation society called Scientific Society at Ghazipur.

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سر سید احمد خان 17 اکتوبر 1817 کو دہلی انڈیا میں پیدا ہوئے۔

سر سید احمد خان 1898 میں علی گڑھ میں دفن ہوئے۔

دو قومی نظریہ پہلی بار سرسید نے پیش کیا۔

علی گڑھ تحریک کے بانی سر سید احمد خان تھے۔

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Explanation

Tehzeeb-ul-Ikhlaq was a journal published by the Muslim reformer Sir Syed Ahmed Khan between 1871 and 1897.

The journal published alternative Muslim perspectives, written in plain language.

It gave voice to the publisher's religious, social, and reforming opinions

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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan initially believed that Hindus and Muslims were "two eyes of the same beautiful bride" — India, and could coexist peacefully.

Over time, due to political and social developments, his views evolved toward recognizing their distinct identities.

Explanation

On January 9, 1864 Sir Syed Ahmad Khan formed a translation society called Scientific Society at Ghazipur.

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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan predicted the widening gulf between Hindus and Muslims after the Urdu-Hindu controversy in UP in 1867.

The controversy arose when Hindus demanded that Hindi replace Urdu as the official language in courts, which deepened religious and cultural divides.

Explanation

سرسید احمد خان 17 اکتوبر 1817 کو دہلی میں پیدا ہوئے۔ 

سر سید احمد خان 1898 میں علی گڑھ میں دفن ہوئے۔

دو قومی نظریہ پہلی بار سرسید نے پیش کیا۔

علی گڑھ تحریک کے بانی سر سید احمد خان تھے۔

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Explanation

Sir Syed began by establishing schools, at Muradabad (1858) and Ghazipur (1863).

Scientific Society At Gahazipur (1864)

Muhammadan Educational Conference 1866

Muhammadan Anglo-oriental College =>

Mao High School was Established in 1875

Got Status Of College 1877  

Status Of University 1920

Got Knowledge From Farid Ud Din (Maternal-grandfather – Ex Mughal Pm)

Joined Gov’t In 1839  => Clerical Job naib munshi (administrative assistant)

Promoted As Sub-judge 1841

Transferred To Delhi  Chief Judge In 1846 

Member Of Imperial Council 1886

Explanation

The Aligarh Educational Conference was organized by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. 

To promote Western education among Muslims and to establish the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (now Aligarh Muslim University).